After playing second fiddle to the experienced Patrick Matasi for the better part of the 2021-2022 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season, Brian Bwire says he is ready to take up the number one role at Tusker in the new season.Bwire who arrived at the Ruaraka based club from Kariobangi Sharks in September last year was deemed as the preferred goalkeeper for the first team duties, a role he didn’t play for long despite starting life at the club positively.Migori Youth to withdraw from the NSL if FKF Transition Committee will be in chargeThe youthful goalkeeper who played almost all the CAF Champions League matches the club played as well as the opening rounds of the local competition lost his place in the first team to Matasi owing to an hip injury.By the time he shook off the setback, Matasi had stuck in the first team and would go on to keep eighteen cleansheets, a feat that would have procured him the Golden Glove had the end of season awards been held.Brian Bwire? Top keeper…those of you who keep asking where the other two internationals are, you can see why.— Japheth Mutinda (@JaphMutinda) December 5, 2021 With the new season fast approaching, Bwire revealed his plan of regaining his place in the first team and keeping as many cleansheets as possible.The former national U20 skipper said his eyes were fixed on getting regular and uninterrupted playing time whether Matasi stays at Tusker or he makes good his threat of leaving. The experienced custodian has been linked with a move to Kenya Police FC.”My aim is to take the number one role next season as well as help the club defend the title .I will fight for it with the rest of the custodians who have been working hard in training. No one is guaranteed of starting but at least, we know that hard work is the secret,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_6580680##Meanwhile, Bwire revealed that he tapped a basketful of lessons from Matasi having trained with him and watched him play for the better part of the last campaign.He said Matasi’s communication skills, leadership and the commitment and desire to win matches were a cut above of those of all local goalkeepers.
